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Athens County gazette. (Athens, Ohio), 1903-09-17

Athens County gazette. (Athens, Ohio), 1903-09-17 page 1

Vol. XV ATHENS, OHIO. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 10O3. No. 08 SHOT AND CUT Were the Withams and Jadsons in a Drunken Brawl to a Saloon at Glouster last Friday Afternoon J udsons Bound Over. ' Glouster, Sept. 14 A fight occurred here Friday afternoon at about three o'clock between the Judsons and Withams. It was the day of Pawnee Bills show and nat orally an apportune time lor afree-for-all fight. As a result of the brawl Charles Witham a man about forty years of age, as shot through the chest almost causing bis death instantly. His son Forrest Witham about eighteen years of age was shot through the Bhoulder, not seriously. Perry Judson was shot through, the calf of the right leg and out about the abaoman and head. Aivy Judson a brother was nat about the head and Bill J udson another brother was cut In the right band. Tom Love was pummeled up about the bead and the whole crowd was more or less bruised and cut with beer bottles and such other weapons as chanced to be at band at the rear of JReddy Green's saloon where the battle occurred. Charles Witham was carried to the office of Drs. Crawford and Allen where he was cared for, remaining all night and a part of the next day. The ball had struck the right side of the chest and passed down and almost through the body. It was taken out on the left side near the spine, a piece of broken rib also being removed. Young Witham was takeu home where his injuries were cared for by Drs. Dan-ford and Koons. ' HiB was a flesh the .ball having passed through in an upward course. The Judsons later walked around to the doctor's office where they were patched up. Physicians and wounded were altogether the bloodiest crowd the spectators say they ever witnessed. Marshal Cavey with special deputies appointed for the day arrested the Judson boys about a half hour after the shooting occurred and they were locked up in the village prison. On the following morning they were arrainged before Mayor Gormly on the charge of shooting to kill aod after pleading not guilty were turned over to Sheriff Murphy and brought io Athens by himself and Deputy Hal Murphy. A large crowd bad gathered at the depot at Athens when the train arrived and the prisoners were hand-cuffed before ' being taken "off the train. They were then placed in jail where they remained until Wednesday morning when they were taken to Glouster for thetrial. Sheriff Murphy and Prosecutor I. M. Foster drove up Friday evening the latter to look over the ground prepartory to obtainiosr the evidence in the case. The prisoners were searched by the sheriff and some ordinary pocket knives found. No revolver was found on any of the parties. Ample time existed between the time of the shooting and arrests to have disposed of any weapons the parties may have had. Chas. Halbert was arrested and brought to Athens. He is an associate of the Judson boys and was with them before and after the shooting. Charles Witham is abrother-in-law of Bob Love wbo was shot and killed about two years ago on Green's Ran. He is also abrother-in-law of Ed Dooally, who in addition to having been in a number of cutting affairs, shot and killed Marshal D. C. Cook in Glooster a few years ado and in turn was himself shot and killed by Cook. The fight began In the saloon where one or two of the Judsons knocked down Tom Love. Witham interfered to the extent of remarking that it was not fair play when the Judson boys told him be could have "some of it too" if he wanted ft. The Withams then went out the back door of the saloon the others following and the fight opened up with the results above mentioned. TRIAL AND EVIDENCE The preliminary hearing was opened before Mayor Gormly at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning at Glouster. Prosecutor I. M. Foster was present to prosecute the case with L. A. Koons and Dave Dille attorneys for the defendants. About thirty witnesses had been, summoned and were examined. The crowd which gathered at the Miyor's office was too large for the room and the Opera House was secured and the trial held there. Several hundred people had gathered when the witnesses were called and Bworn at half past ten. The following witnesses were sworn: Bed Green, Harry Whltaker.Thos. Love, Win. Kasler, Joe Swlnle, Pearl Love, Aiza Kasler, Len Lowry, Jno Graham, Jack Tread well, Jeff Hoge, GeoToiliver, Jno Daugherty, Wm Wade, Alf Love, Jim Hamilton, Gatcbel, Frank Johnson. Wm. James, Lew Jonas, Anthony Smith, E. S.'Rothman, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Allen. Dr. Crawford testified that Chits. Witham was shot inch to right of right nipple. Ball taken out be J low right shoulder blade. Such ai wound often produces death. Perry Judson was cut around back of head and Aivy on side of head to the bone. Had been done with sharp J edged instrument and was a clean I our. He saw no other wounds, also j treated a bullet wound in Perrv J Judson's right leg. Bullet had gone down through one and a half Inches of flesh in calf of leg. Thos Love testified that he had had trouble with Billy Kasler iu back jard and In saloon. Either Perry or Aivy hit him a couple of times. He did not. know which. Friends took blm down street. He thought there wore forty or fifty in room, He bad been drinking and was pretty well tanked up. Win. Kasler testified that he and Love bad scrapped a little and he had thrown Love down and hit him a time or two, some games had beeu going on in saloons. Love struck at him four or five times and be just held blm. Love said he would get him some other time. After being separated they went out and wash ed the blood off themselves. He was not interested after the shooting began and left In a hurry. Pearl love was called and knew nothing about it. Alf Love was out In the street and started in the saloon and met Geteel and Hamilton bringing his son out. He met Witham who told him to get the doctor as he was shot. He went and notified Mayor Gormley. He was in i he Baloon and saw Judson boys there. He had only been out three minutes when trouble arose. Arzey Kasler said that he was in saloon, and that either Perry or Aivy Judson knocked Love down. Judson and Love were scuffling around and quarreling when Judson made for him and hit him. Saw no troubles between Withams and Judsons. Shots were fired outside in two minutes after they went out. Dr. Allen produced the bullet which he and Dr. Crawford took from Wltham's back. Cuts could have been made with beer bottles. Bullet went through the right lung, entrance and exit being about on a level. Cuts three inches long on back of Perry's head and front of Alvy's. W. M. Wade was not there and knew nothing about it. Frank Gatchel was In saloon and saw Perry Judson striking at young Love who was up aganst partition. Both Judsons were there. He did see Aivy strike. Anthony Smith was in the alley and came around near where the men were. Saw Judson, Jef Hogen nd Marshal Cavey. Trouble was all over when he got there. Charles Johnson did not come in till trouble was all oyer. He was on street in front when trouble began. Shots were fired in five to ten minutes after Love was brought out. He saw a man with a gun in bis hand. Man answered description of Perry Judson, his head being covered with blood. Lew Lowry did not know anything about it. Jack Treadweil did not know anything about it. Wm. James said trouble was about over when he went in. He saw the Judaons covered with blood. John Doughty said Tom Love was standing in the saloon "chewing the rag" and one of the Judsons hi. him. Forrest Witham grabbed at Perry Judson and they ecoffeled to back of room. Chas. Witman seemed to try to pull boy out. Saw no knives or weapons. AH went out of the back door. Perry and young Witman clinched. All were scuffling from front to back door. Chas. Witman got out o. the door first. No cutting or shooting up to time. The five went out the door three Judsons and two Wltmans. In a very short time three shots were tired. In one minute Perry came in followed iy Aivy. The former had a dark-colored gun in his band, Aivy said "give me the gun and let me use it", Perry put the j,un behind him. Foster asked what kind of a rag Love was chewing, but wit' ness did not know just what he was saying. Bill Judson was trying to stop the trouble in his opinion; also Charles Witmau, Did not see any weapons as they went out. No one in particular was In the lead as they went out. Did not see Halbert at all. Joe Swbeney first saw the scuffle in the back end of the saloon in the crowd' The crowd went out the backdoor and the shooting took place in a short time. Several other witnesses were examined, principal among whom was E. S. Rothnian. whose testimony was clear and to the point. Perry and Aivy J udson were bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $1000 each. The Withams and others who participated in the drunken brawl were discharged. Athens Lecture Course. The management of the Athens Lecture and Entertainment Course 1b to be commended in securing the services of Gov. Taylor of Tennessee, for one of the number in this year's course He will take the place of Senator Dolll ver who can not fill his engagement. Gov. Bob secures the neat sum of $200 per night. The talent and date of appearance of same for the course is as follows: The Mendelssohn Quartette and Marguerite Smitb, Child Im person-tor, October 16; Gov. Bob Taylor, December 14; The Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra, January 20; John Temple, January 29; and Mel-vln Robinson, March 25. A. G. El der will canvass the town for season tickets. Mrs. Evaus Summoned Mrs. Evans, wife of Prof. D. J, Evans, was summoned by telegram to Denver Colorado last Saturday on account of the illness of herson-in-law. Arthur Carpenter, who in having a siege of typhoid fever. Two of his brothers, Malcolm and Talbot are also sick with the fever. A communication from Mr. Evans, received Tuesday, stated all were getting along as well as could be expected.Poured Carbolic Acid. Last Tuesday night some person or persons poured carbolic acid on Cary McAfee, the colored porter on the Hocking Valley, while he lay sleeping iu the parlor car. One side of; bis face, shoulder, parts of his body and arms were badly burned by the acid. The porter claims to know nothing of those who did it. He did not lock the door before retiring. Dr. Crook's Book. Rev. Isaac Crook, D. D., one of the ex-presidents of Ohio University, and an active member of the Ohio M. E. Conference, has just written a book of high merit on ''Jonathan Edwards." The style is clear yet vigorous. The author's estimate of the great metaphysician is fair. Especially meritorious is the discussion of the Influence of heredity and training on man's career, The publisher's work in binding and printing is all that could be desired. The friends of Dr. Crook and every student of the life of Jonathan Edwards will be pleased with this book. Mrs. H. L. Wheaton is at the Protestant Hospital, at Columbus, taking treatment for a chronic affection. INDEX TO THE NEWS 1 Shot and Got, Withams and Judsons Hativs of Belgium lash-Hobson Wedding Marriage licenses ' Poured Carbolio Acid 2 Illegal Coinage Trench Squadron Black Appoints His Staff 3 Democratic State Platform Warned in Time 4 Editorial County Correspondence ; Local News Treasury Inspectors' Certificate Semi-Annual Settlement Examination Questions 7 County Correspondence NATIVE OF BELGIUM In Athens. Tells Wierd Story of His Travels. Left Native Land on Account of Persecutions by Opponents la Political Power. A Belgran dropped Into town the other day. He came afoot, in fact has traveled over a comparatively large part of the civilized world in this manner. He died upon Pros touting Attorney Foster and later dropped Into the Gazette office. Of the former he wanted detectives furnished to looate the person or persons who have been trying to take his life; of the latter be desired a look at the "want" , column. Mr. Foster could not furnish the detectives and the nearest ''want" customer we could cite blm to was Green field. He then started for Cioclnati to call on District Attorney McPber-son.His story was a possible one and the manner of man and his way of relating his history made it appear somewhat probable. He said bis name ia M. Nigal and he is a member of a once-prominent Belgian family. His family was for years high in the politics of the country and belonged to the faction in pow-.er. A combination was formed; bo he claimswblch defeated bis family and then a wholesale poisoning took place and his life being threatened he left the oountry. This was about 1880. He went to Paris and worked on a political paper assisting the editor whom he knw, having been bis pupil and having graduated from a college at Antwerp in wblcb he taught. The Belgians followed him to Paris and he left for London, thence to Argentine Republic and afterwards being still pursued, be returned to Paris. He then secured a letter of Introduction from his editor friend to a prominent Phila rtelphian and came to America finding upon his arrival that the man was dead. He then called on the Belgian consul in New York and found that he hhd married Into the family now in power. He has since suspected the consul's assisting them. : He has traveled on foot over the oountry having come from Wheeling to Athens in this manner While in Wheeling he had attacks of stomach trouble and thinking bis enemies were again trying to poison him he left. He said "they are before, after and roundabout me all the time" He speaks a number of languages, seven being required at the Antwerp college from which he graduated. He writes a beiutiful hand and gives many evidences of being well-educated. He. says that it is possible that his mental state Is due to hallucinations. Other persons he says believe that that is the case. He says tbat his mind is alright In every other way and it does not seem possible to him that be could be mistaken. He argues that peo pie in America can not understand the extreme conditions as they exist in his native country. He thinks he should have protection from some source and belivestbat American law anticipates, protection in some manner In cases parallel to his own. He left Athens Monday for. Cincinnati where be expects to get protection from the district attorney. His statements about the politics of Belgum are borne out by the history of the country for centuries. It has been a country of long political conflicts, and lack of political freedom. There has been internal strife on religious questions and even in educational matters there has been keen strife between the Progressionists and Ultramon-taues. Those have been brilliant. Athens Tp. O. T. B.C. The Athens Township O. T. R. C. will meet to organize at the High School building, 1:30 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The largest attend anoe possible Is urged at this the first meeting of the season. We will aim In this meeting to adopt, some regulations by which to be governed during the year. By order of township secretary CM. Matheny. Sousa at Opera House The management of the Athens Opera house brought to Athens last Saturday the great musician, Sousa, and bis band. There are fifty two instruments in the band and there -were - tbat miny players on th stage. A full house greated Sousa and every one enjoyed the music. Scores came from Glouster, Albany and other towns to here the program. 1 (The soloist and violinist were clever performers also. Every number on i the program was encored and Sousa responded each time. The whole was a splendid entertainment. Nueeessful Applicants The following applicants were successful at the September teach era examination: For one year: Bessie Duncan, H. A. Hatch, Mary Biddle, Maud Green. Celia Clark, Busie Kennard, Mattle Kennard. Stella Craig, Lola Townseud, Laura Redding, E. Miner. Ethel Boeizner. Rboda Oden, G Niggemeyer, J. Roblnet, Ruby Kirkeodall, Blanch Fimterwald, Florence Coakley, Clark Young, Carl Hill, H. C. Brooks, Hactle Norrla. For two years: F P. Thompson. J. J. Wooley, D. O. Seaman. C. A. Dixon, May Stanton. For three years: Laura Tedrow. Commemorative Services The old soldiers of the 18th., 80th , 36th.. 92nd., Ohio regiments, living In Athens and vicinity, and others j will have commemorative services at 1 o'clock 8anday, September 20. on the asylum grounds. Good music is to be furnished and good speakers are to be preseut. The exercises will be held in honor of the 40th an uiversary of the battle of Chicka-mauga, of the civil war. All patriots are urged to attend. Advertised Letters. Athens Art Glass Co.. Miss E. Auby,- George Baker, Msry Downey, J. D. Erturt, Bessie Foonof, James Farmer, Chas. Jongkurth, Mrs. C. J. Knapp, Millie MeGrath, W. W. Myers, Louis Myers, Lucy Ravenscroft, Anderson Boss, Mar vey Shaw, Daniels Story, Mary & Susan Townsend. Persons calling for the above will please say they were advertiaed. C. D. Gist, Postmaster. South Bridge W.O.Jackson, chief inspector to the commissioner of railroads was in Athens Tuesday inspecting South bridge. He says the state department has no jurisdiction In municipalities the lowest a bridge maybe, being 16 ft. and 6 inches. The South bridge Is over 17 feet. Outside of municipalities they may be required to be built 21 feet above a rail road. President's Secretary. T. L. Morgan began bis duties this week as President Ellis's secretary. He succeeds Robt. Bishop who resigned to accept a position with the American Asphalt Co., Chicago. He secured his position through the recommendation of Attorney Clyde Brown now of Philadelphia. L,odiO. T. It C. The O. T. R. C. of Lodl, will hold a meeting at Jerseyville Saturday Sept, 19 at 2 a. ui. It is requested that all teachers in the township be present, in order tbat they may enroll early and complete the work as quickly as possible. H. F, DiUinger Tp. Secr'y. Reunion of the IS tli The annual reunion of the 18th O. V. I. regiment will be held at Albany Friday and Saturday September, 18 and 19. Beduced rates have been secured on tbe K. and M. railroad. The camp-fire will be held Friday evening. Lee O. T. R.C. The Lee township O. T. R. C. will meet in the Albany High School building next Saturday Sept. 19, at 2, p. n. All teachers of the township are urged to be present to begin (be work of the year at our first meeting. ' Mary G. Riseheabt Twp. Sec'y. Death of John C. McHenry. JohnC. McHenry died September 6 at California, Pennsylvania, from the effect of Injuries received in tbe mine at that place the day before. He was past 19 years of age and was the son of John McHenry, who died several months ago, and was the grand son of Jesse McHenry of Albany. The funeral was held at Murray City on September 8, services ia the M.- E. church by, Rv. McCullougb, interment in tbe cemetery near, ' Deceased was & well respected young man. esteemed by his employers. Tbe funeral was attended by a large circle of friends. Among the relatives present were Jesse McHenry of. Albany, Mia. George Thomas of Bridgeport and, William McHenry and wife of Call fornia Pa. Leah Hobson. Mr. E R. Lash Jr. and Miss B. Estella Hobson were married last evening September 16, by Dr. G.. Walton King of the Presbyterrlao church at the home of the bride on State street. Only members of tbe families of the contractiug parties witnessed the ceremony. The parlors of the Hobson home were richly decorated for the occasion. A wed ding supper was served. The married couple left on tbe 11 o'clock B. and O. train for a two weeks' honeymoon trip through the East. Mr. Lash is the druggist with bis father in tbe drug store, having received bis diploma last spring from tbe College of Pharmacy at Ada. Tbe bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 3. N. Hobson and is one of the cultured and popular Athenian ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Last) have a host of friends who extend to them hearty congratulations. Death Roll The remains of Chas Hagan were brought here for Interment from Marietta last Sunday. He was 31 years of age, aud was a nephew of the late A. L. Roach. His mother and sister a e buried In the cemetery here. Chas. Morris died at the hospital on the 10th and his body was shipped to Buohtel for burial. Ella Francis, aged 15 years, died of consumption at ber home on tbe Plains last Saturday. Funeral Sunday afternoon, services by Rsv. Black at the Factory church, Interment in tbe old cemetery In Athens. Brought to Jail H. D. Hill, colored, miner working at the new mlue near Goose Run was brought to jtil Monday by Marshal Stewart of Jacksonville. He was charged with carrying con- cealed weapons. He with five other negros wera arrested in Jacksonville, on September 10th. His pals made a plea of guilty to the Charges of carrying concealed weapons and each was fined $25 and costs, being the second offense for them. Sues For Divorce Lydia A. Evans sues for divorce from her husband Frank Evans, whom she claims to have been absent for three years and has failed to provide the necessaries of life for her. Jewett and Wood are attorneys for the plaintiff. Robert Euimett Anniversary. For this occasion, agents of Ohio Central Lines will sell excursion tickets to Columbus and return from all stations in Ohio, Sept. 19 and 20 at rate Of one fare for the round trip.. Tickets good returning until Sept, 21. Reception About 250 invitations have been issued by Mrs. A. S. Bsthel and Mrs,. J. D. Selby for the elaborate reception to be given at the home of Mrs. Bethel this evening from To'clock to 10. Selby 's orchestra will furnish the music. Death of Mr. Poston Samuel Postoa died from a stroke of paralysis at his home In Canaan township last Sunday, Interment at McDougall church Tuesday. He Marriage Licenses. E. R Lash Jr.and R. Estella Hob., son, Athens. Hoyt E. McAfee and Myrtle Car Bey, Hebbardsville. Charles Richards and Jennie Lagsdon, Amesvllle. John Lortz and Belle Braddock Trimble. Walter A. Curtis and Bessie Wor-den, Buchtel. . Samuel Frost and Blanch Holland' Ly sander. Perley McDonald and Minnie Mo Donald, Hamley Ruu. Robert Hails aud Orra JudsooH Hollister. Carl Orodorf and Lena Vermaatenk , Glouster.

Vol. XV ATHENS, OHIO. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 10O3. No. 08 SHOT AND CUT Were the Withams and Jadsons in a Drunken Brawl to a Saloon at Glouster last Friday Afternoon J udsons Bound Over. ' Glouster, Sept. 14 A fight occurred here Friday afternoon at about three o'clock between the Judsons and Withams. It was the day of Pawnee Bills show and nat orally an apportune time lor afree-for-all fight. As a result of the brawl Charles Witham a man about forty years of age, as shot through the chest almost causing bis death instantly. His son Forrest Witham about eighteen years of age was shot through the Bhoulder, not seriously. Perry Judson was shot through, the calf of the right leg and out about the abaoman and head. Aivy Judson a brother was nat about the head and Bill J udson another brother was cut In the right band. Tom Love was pummeled up about the bead and the whole crowd was more or less bruised and cut with beer bottles and such other weapons as chanced to be at band at the rear of JReddy Green's saloon where the battle occurred. Charles Witham was carried to the office of Drs. Crawford and Allen where he was cared for, remaining all night and a part of the next day. The ball had struck the right side of the chest and passed down and almost through the body. It was taken out on the left side near the spine, a piece of broken rib also being removed. Young Witham was takeu home where his injuries were cared for by Drs. Dan-ford and Koons. ' HiB was a flesh the .ball having passed through in an upward course. The Judsons later walked around to the doctor's office where they were patched up. Physicians and wounded were altogether the bloodiest crowd the spectators say they ever witnessed. Marshal Cavey with special deputies appointed for the day arrested the Judson boys about a half hour after the shooting occurred and they were locked up in the village prison. On the following morning they were arrainged before Mayor Gormly on the charge of shooting to kill aod after pleading not guilty were turned over to Sheriff Murphy and brought io Athens by himself and Deputy Hal Murphy. A large crowd bad gathered at the depot at Athens when the train arrived and the prisoners were hand-cuffed before ' being taken "off the train. They were then placed in jail where they remained until Wednesday morning when they were taken to Glouster for thetrial. Sheriff Murphy and Prosecutor I. M. Foster drove up Friday evening the latter to look over the ground prepartory to obtainiosr the evidence in the case. The prisoners were searched by the sheriff and some ordinary pocket knives found. No revolver was found on any of the parties. Ample time existed between the time of the shooting and arrests to have disposed of any weapons the parties may have had. Chas. Halbert was arrested and brought to Athens. He is an associate of the Judson boys and was with them before and after the shooting. Charles Witham is abrother-in-law of Bob Love wbo was shot and killed about two years ago on Green's Ran. He is also abrother-in-law of Ed Dooally, who in addition to having been in a number of cutting affairs, shot and killed Marshal D. C. Cook in Glooster a few years ado and in turn was himself shot and killed by Cook. The fight began In the saloon where one or two of the Judsons knocked down Tom Love. Witham interfered to the extent of remarking that it was not fair play when the Judson boys told him be could have "some of it too" if he wanted ft. The Withams then went out the back door of the saloon the others following and the fight opened up with the results above mentioned. TRIAL AND EVIDENCE The preliminary hearing was opened before Mayor Gormly at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning at Glouster. Prosecutor I. M. Foster was present to prosecute the case with L. A. Koons and Dave Dille attorneys for the defendants. About thirty witnesses had been, summoned and were examined. The crowd which gathered at the Miyor's office was too large for the room and the Opera House was secured and the trial held there. Several hundred people had gathered when the witnesses were called and Bworn at half past ten. The following witnesses were sworn: Bed Green, Harry Whltaker.Thos. Love, Win. Kasler, Joe Swlnle, Pearl Love, Aiza Kasler, Len Lowry, Jno Graham, Jack Tread well, Jeff Hoge, GeoToiliver, Jno Daugherty, Wm Wade, Alf Love, Jim Hamilton, Gatcbel, Frank Johnson. Wm. James, Lew Jonas, Anthony Smith, E. S.'Rothman, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Allen. Dr. Crawford testified that Chits. Witham was shot inch to right of right nipple. Ball taken out be J low right shoulder blade. Such ai wound often produces death. Perry Judson was cut around back of head and Aivy on side of head to the bone. Had been done with sharp J edged instrument and was a clean I our. He saw no other wounds, also j treated a bullet wound in Perrv J Judson's right leg. Bullet had gone down through one and a half Inches of flesh in calf of leg. Thos Love testified that he had had trouble with Billy Kasler iu back jard and In saloon. Either Perry or Aivy hit him a couple of times. He did not. know which. Friends took blm down street. He thought there wore forty or fifty in room, He bad been drinking and was pretty well tanked up. Win. Kasler testified that he and Love bad scrapped a little and he had thrown Love down and hit him a time or two, some games had beeu going on in saloons. Love struck at him four or five times and be just held blm. Love said he would get him some other time. After being separated they went out and wash ed the blood off themselves. He was not interested after the shooting began and left In a hurry. Pearl love was called and knew nothing about it. Alf Love was out In the street and started in the saloon and met Geteel and Hamilton bringing his son out. He met Witham who told him to get the doctor as he was shot. He went and notified Mayor Gormley. He was in i he Baloon and saw Judson boys there. He had only been out three minutes when trouble arose. Arzey Kasler said that he was in saloon, and that either Perry or Aivy Judson knocked Love down. Judson and Love were scuffling around and quarreling when Judson made for him and hit him. Saw no troubles between Withams and Judsons. Shots were fired outside in two minutes after they went out. Dr. Allen produced the bullet which he and Dr. Crawford took from Wltham's back. Cuts could have been made with beer bottles. Bullet went through the right lung, entrance and exit being about on a level. Cuts three inches long on back of Perry's head and front of Alvy's. W. M. Wade was not there and knew nothing about it. Frank Gatchel was In saloon and saw Perry Judson striking at young Love who was up aganst partition. Both Judsons were there. He did see Aivy strike. Anthony Smith was in the alley and came around near where the men were. Saw Judson, Jef Hogen nd Marshal Cavey. Trouble was all over when he got there. Charles Johnson did not come in till trouble was all oyer. He was on street in front when trouble began. Shots were fired in five to ten minutes after Love was brought out. He saw a man with a gun in bis hand. Man answered description of Perry Judson, his head being covered with blood. Lew Lowry did not know anything about it. Jack Treadweil did not know anything about it. Wm. James said trouble was about over when he went in. He saw the Judaons covered with blood. John Doughty said Tom Love was standing in the saloon "chewing the rag" and one of the Judsons hi. him. Forrest Witham grabbed at Perry Judson and they ecoffeled to back of room. Chas. Witman seemed to try to pull boy out. Saw no knives or weapons. AH went out of the back door. Perry and young Witman clinched. All were scuffling from front to back door. Chas. Witman got out o. the door first. No cutting or shooting up to time. The five went out the door three Judsons and two Wltmans. In a very short time three shots were tired. In one minute Perry came in followed iy Aivy. The former had a dark-colored gun in his band, Aivy said "give me the gun and let me use it", Perry put the j,un behind him. Foster asked what kind of a rag Love was chewing, but wit' ness did not know just what he was saying. Bill Judson was trying to stop the trouble in his opinion; also Charles Witmau, Did not see any weapons as they went out. No one in particular was In the lead as they went out. Did not see Halbert at all. Joe Swbeney first saw the scuffle in the back end of the saloon in the crowd' The crowd went out the backdoor and the shooting took place in a short time. Several other witnesses were examined, principal among whom was E. S. Rothnian. whose testimony was clear and to the point. Perry and Aivy J udson were bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $1000 each. The Withams and others who participated in the drunken brawl were discharged. Athens Lecture Course. The management of the Athens Lecture and Entertainment Course 1b to be commended in securing the services of Gov. Taylor of Tennessee, for one of the number in this year's course He will take the place of Senator Dolll ver who can not fill his engagement. Gov. Bob secures the neat sum of $200 per night. The talent and date of appearance of same for the course is as follows: The Mendelssohn Quartette and Marguerite Smitb, Child Im person-tor, October 16; Gov. Bob Taylor, December 14; The Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra, January 20; John Temple, January 29; and Mel-vln Robinson, March 25. A. G. El der will canvass the town for season tickets. Mrs. Evaus Summoned Mrs. Evans, wife of Prof. D. J, Evans, was summoned by telegram to Denver Colorado last Saturday on account of the illness of herson-in-law. Arthur Carpenter, who in having a siege of typhoid fever. Two of his brothers, Malcolm and Talbot are also sick with the fever. A communication from Mr. Evans, received Tuesday, stated all were getting along as well as could be expected.Poured Carbolic Acid. Last Tuesday night some person or persons poured carbolic acid on Cary McAfee, the colored porter on the Hocking Valley, while he lay sleeping iu the parlor car. One side of; bis face, shoulder, parts of his body and arms were badly burned by the acid. The porter claims to know nothing of those who did it. He did not lock the door before retiring. Dr. Crook's Book. Rev. Isaac Crook, D. D., one of the ex-presidents of Ohio University, and an active member of the Ohio M. E. Conference, has just written a book of high merit on ''Jonathan Edwards." The style is clear yet vigorous. The author's estimate of the great metaphysician is fair. Especially meritorious is the discussion of the Influence of heredity and training on man's career, The publisher's work in binding and printing is all that could be desired. The friends of Dr. Crook and every student of the life of Jonathan Edwards will be pleased with this book. Mrs. H. L. Wheaton is at the Protestant Hospital, at Columbus, taking treatment for a chronic affection. INDEX TO THE NEWS 1 Shot and Got, Withams and Judsons Hativs of Belgium lash-Hobson Wedding Marriage licenses ' Poured Carbolio Acid 2 Illegal Coinage Trench Squadron Black Appoints His Staff 3 Democratic State Platform Warned in Time 4 Editorial County Correspondence ; Local News Treasury Inspectors' Certificate Semi-Annual Settlement Examination Questions 7 County Correspondence NATIVE OF BELGIUM In Athens. Tells Wierd Story of His Travels. Left Native Land on Account of Persecutions by Opponents la Political Power. A Belgran dropped Into town the other day. He came afoot, in fact has traveled over a comparatively large part of the civilized world in this manner. He died upon Pros touting Attorney Foster and later dropped Into the Gazette office. Of the former he wanted detectives furnished to looate the person or persons who have been trying to take his life; of the latter be desired a look at the "want" , column. Mr. Foster could not furnish the detectives and the nearest ''want" customer we could cite blm to was Green field. He then started for Cioclnati to call on District Attorney McPber-son.His story was a possible one and the manner of man and his way of relating his history made it appear somewhat probable. He said bis name ia M. Nigal and he is a member of a once-prominent Belgian family. His family was for years high in the politics of the country and belonged to the faction in pow-.er. A combination was formed; bo he claimswblch defeated bis family and then a wholesale poisoning took place and his life being threatened he left the oountry. This was about 1880. He went to Paris and worked on a political paper assisting the editor whom he knw, having been bis pupil and having graduated from a college at Antwerp in wblcb he taught. The Belgians followed him to Paris and he left for London, thence to Argentine Republic and afterwards being still pursued, be returned to Paris. He then secured a letter of Introduction from his editor friend to a prominent Phila rtelphian and came to America finding upon his arrival that the man was dead. He then called on the Belgian consul in New York and found that he hhd married Into the family now in power. He has since suspected the consul's assisting them. : He has traveled on foot over the oountry having come from Wheeling to Athens in this manner While in Wheeling he had attacks of stomach trouble and thinking bis enemies were again trying to poison him he left. He said "they are before, after and roundabout me all the time" He speaks a number of languages, seven being required at the Antwerp college from which he graduated. He writes a beiutiful hand and gives many evidences of being well-educated. He. says that it is possible that his mental state Is due to hallucinations. Other persons he says believe that that is the case. He says tbat his mind is alright In every other way and it does not seem possible to him that be could be mistaken. He argues that peo pie in America can not understand the extreme conditions as they exist in his native country. He thinks he should have protection from some source and belivestbat American law anticipates, protection in some manner In cases parallel to his own. He left Athens Monday for. Cincinnati where be expects to get protection from the district attorney. His statements about the politics of Belgum are borne out by the history of the country for centuries. It has been a country of long political conflicts, and lack of political freedom. There has been internal strife on religious questions and even in educational matters there has been keen strife between the Progressionists and Ultramon-taues. Those have been brilliant. Athens Tp. O. T. B.C. The Athens Township O. T. R. C. will meet to organize at the High School building, 1:30 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The largest attend anoe possible Is urged at this the first meeting of the season. We will aim In this meeting to adopt, some regulations by which to be governed during the year. By order of township secretary CM. Matheny. Sousa at Opera House The management of the Athens Opera house brought to Athens last Saturday the great musician, Sousa, and bis band. There are fifty two instruments in the band and there -were - tbat miny players on th stage. A full house greated Sousa and every one enjoyed the music. Scores came from Glouster, Albany and other towns to here the program. 1 (The soloist and violinist were clever performers also. Every number on i the program was encored and Sousa responded each time. The whole was a splendid entertainment. Nueeessful Applicants The following applicants were successful at the September teach era examination: For one year: Bessie Duncan, H. A. Hatch, Mary Biddle, Maud Green. Celia Clark, Busie Kennard, Mattle Kennard. Stella Craig, Lola Townseud, Laura Redding, E. Miner. Ethel Boeizner. Rboda Oden, G Niggemeyer, J. Roblnet, Ruby Kirkeodall, Blanch Fimterwald, Florence Coakley, Clark Young, Carl Hill, H. C. Brooks, Hactle Norrla. For two years: F P. Thompson. J. J. Wooley, D. O. Seaman. C. A. Dixon, May Stanton. For three years: Laura Tedrow. Commemorative Services The old soldiers of the 18th., 80th , 36th.. 92nd., Ohio regiments, living In Athens and vicinity, and others j will have commemorative services at 1 o'clock 8anday, September 20. on the asylum grounds. Good music is to be furnished and good speakers are to be preseut. The exercises will be held in honor of the 40th an uiversary of the battle of Chicka-mauga, of the civil war. All patriots are urged to attend. Advertised Letters. Athens Art Glass Co.. Miss E. Auby,- George Baker, Msry Downey, J. D. Erturt, Bessie Foonof, James Farmer, Chas. Jongkurth, Mrs. C. J. Knapp, Millie MeGrath, W. W. Myers, Louis Myers, Lucy Ravenscroft, Anderson Boss, Mar vey Shaw, Daniels Story, Mary & Susan Townsend. Persons calling for the above will please say they were advertiaed. C. D. Gist, Postmaster. South Bridge W.O.Jackson, chief inspector to the commissioner of railroads was in Athens Tuesday inspecting South bridge. He says the state department has no jurisdiction In municipalities the lowest a bridge maybe, being 16 ft. and 6 inches. The South bridge Is over 17 feet. Outside of municipalities they may be required to be built 21 feet above a rail road. President's Secretary. T. L. Morgan began bis duties this week as President Ellis's secretary. He succeeds Robt. Bishop who resigned to accept a position with the American Asphalt Co., Chicago. He secured his position through the recommendation of Attorney Clyde Brown now of Philadelphia. L,odiO. T. It C. The O. T. R. C. of Lodl, will hold a meeting at Jerseyville Saturday Sept, 19 at 2 a. ui. It is requested that all teachers in the township be present, in order tbat they may enroll early and complete the work as quickly as possible. H. F, DiUinger Tp. Secr'y. Reunion of the IS tli The annual reunion of the 18th O. V. I. regiment will be held at Albany Friday and Saturday September, 18 and 19. Beduced rates have been secured on tbe K. and M. railroad. The camp-fire will be held Friday evening. Lee O. T. R.C. The Lee township O. T. R. C. will meet in the Albany High School building next Saturday Sept. 19, at 2, p. n. All teachers of the township are urged to be present to begin (be work of the year at our first meeting. ' Mary G. Riseheabt Twp. Sec'y. Death of John C. McHenry. JohnC. McHenry died September 6 at California, Pennsylvania, from the effect of Injuries received in tbe mine at that place the day before. He was past 19 years of age and was the son of John McHenry, who died several months ago, and was the grand son of Jesse McHenry of Albany. The funeral was held at Murray City on September 8, services ia the M.- E. church by, Rv. McCullougb, interment in tbe cemetery near, ' Deceased was & well respected young man. esteemed by his employers. Tbe funeral was attended by a large circle of friends. Among the relatives present were Jesse McHenry of. Albany, Mia. George Thomas of Bridgeport and, William McHenry and wife of Call fornia Pa. Leah Hobson. Mr. E R. Lash Jr. and Miss B. Estella Hobson were married last evening September 16, by Dr. G.. Walton King of the Presbyterrlao church at the home of the bride on State street. Only members of tbe families of the contractiug parties witnessed the ceremony. The parlors of the Hobson home were richly decorated for the occasion. A wed ding supper was served. The married couple left on tbe 11 o'clock B. and O. train for a two weeks' honeymoon trip through the East. Mr. Lash is the druggist with bis father in tbe drug store, having received bis diploma last spring from tbe College of Pharmacy at Ada. Tbe bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 3. N. Hobson and is one of the cultured and popular Athenian ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Last) have a host of friends who extend to them hearty congratulations. Death Roll The remains of Chas Hagan were brought here for Interment from Marietta last Sunday. He was 31 years of age, aud was a nephew of the late A. L. Roach. His mother and sister a e buried In the cemetery here. Chas. Morris died at the hospital on the 10th and his body was shipped to Buohtel for burial. Ella Francis, aged 15 years, died of consumption at ber home on tbe Plains last Saturday. Funeral Sunday afternoon, services by Rsv. Black at the Factory church, Interment in tbe old cemetery In Athens. Brought to Jail H. D. Hill, colored, miner working at the new mlue near Goose Run was brought to jtil Monday by Marshal Stewart of Jacksonville. He was charged with carrying con- cealed weapons. He with five other negros wera arrested in Jacksonville, on September 10th. His pals made a plea of guilty to the Charges of carrying concealed weapons and each was fined $25 and costs, being the second offense for them. Sues For Divorce Lydia A. Evans sues for divorce from her husband Frank Evans, whom she claims to have been absent for three years and has failed to provide the necessaries of life for her. Jewett and Wood are attorneys for the plaintiff. Robert Euimett Anniversary. For this occasion, agents of Ohio Central Lines will sell excursion tickets to Columbus and return from all stations in Ohio, Sept. 19 and 20 at rate Of one fare for the round trip.. Tickets good returning until Sept, 21. Reception About 250 invitations have been issued by Mrs. A. S. Bsthel and Mrs,. J. D. Selby for the elaborate reception to be given at the home of Mrs. Bethel this evening from To'clock to 10. Selby 's orchestra will furnish the music. Death of Mr. Poston Samuel Postoa died from a stroke of paralysis at his home In Canaan township last Sunday, Interment at McDougall church Tuesday. He Marriage Licenses. E. R Lash Jr.and R. Estella Hob., son, Athens. Hoyt E. McAfee and Myrtle Car Bey, Hebbardsville. Charles Richards and Jennie Lagsdon, Amesvllle. John Lortz and Belle Braddock Trimble. Walter A. Curtis and Bessie Wor-den, Buchtel. . Samuel Frost and Blanch Holland' Ly sander. Perley McDonald and Minnie Mo Donald, Hamley Ruu. Robert Hails aud Orra JudsooH Hollister. Carl Orodorf and Lena Vermaatenk , Glouster.